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NamePOTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP BALLANTYNE
Address11611 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE RD
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/15/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed walk-in cooler unable to maintain TCS foods < 41 F. Refer to temperature chart for details. Ambient temperatures recorded at 55 F and only decreased to 50 F after 45 minutes. PIC contacted owner, Shakti Patel. EHS spoke with Shakti and advised that the unit is malfunctioning, facility would need to schedule for repairs. PIC contacted repair specialist and scheduled assessment for 4 pm. CDI - All products from previous day voluntarily discarded, remaining products relocated to walk-in freezer to cool to < 41 F. 3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed no label on chemical spray bottle at 3-compartment sink. PIC confirmed its contents as chlorine. CDI - Bottle labeled.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. - Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed TCS foods cooling in tightly covered bags and containers inside walk-in cooler. Products were prepped for today’s services prior to EHS arrival. CDI - All products uncovered and relocated to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling to < 41 F.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed x1 employee without hair restraint.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans wet nested at shelving unit next to walk-in cooler. CDI - All utensils separated to allow proper air drying.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No REPEAT: 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2x boxes of 6” single service containers stored on floor in back hallway.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed x2 cold drawer reach-in unit gaskets in need of repair.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No REPEAT: 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed a purse, water bottles and x2 sets of keys stored on prep table and and cell phone charging cable resting on slicing machine in back prep room. CDI - Items removed.